HR Manager

HR Manager

Central London, Hybrid

Full Time, Permanent

Circa.£70,000 - £75,000 per annum + 25% performance-related bonus

Tide Partnership is delighted to have been exclusively retained by Wallacea Living, a luxurious and innovative Retirement Living care company, to find their new HR Manager. This role is instrumental in creating and implementing the Culture and People strategy from the ground up to support Wallacea Living’s ambitious growth plans. This position offers exciting career development prospects for the successful candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional with a background in B2C businesses, ideally within the care or similar sector. The role is perfect for someone who is ambitious and entrepreneurial, focused on fostering a highly inclusive and community-centric environment.

About Our Client:

Wallacea Living is a premier Integrated Retirement Community (IRC) developer and operator, offering purpose-built accommodation for the over-65s. Our communities provide an inspirational lifestyle with hospitality, a community of like-minded individuals, and care services as needed. Residents can purchase a home for life, ensuring they live comfortably in their own space for as long as they choose. Their service offering includes:

• Luxurious accommodation and 5-star facilities in vibrant London locations, close to cultural hubs
• Comprehensive support and care services, from walking a resident’s dog to end-of-life care

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Join the senior management team and work closely with the board, influencing and challenging colleagues to ensure legal and commercial compliance.
• Coach and manage the team in all HR areas, including team development, performance management, and governance.
• Understand and communicate HR principles and procedures, interpret trends and metrics, and manage relevant data.
• Develop and lead people strategies to create a community-focused and inclusive culture, inspiring colleagues to foster an environment where residents feel at home and part of a family.
• Promote a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Review, update, and improve policies, procedures, and the company handbook.

Job Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in leading and cultivating a positive culture, geared to support growth, success and inclusivity.
• Extensive knowledge of HR best practices, including employee relations, performance management, recruitment, payroll, reward, and policy/procedure development.
• In-depth understanding of current and future employment laws.
• Strong mentoring capabilities and a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• Senior-level experience, preferably in a start-up environment.
• MCIPD or FCIPD qualification/membership is highly advantageous.
• Independent work ethic suited to a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Previous experience advising and reporting to a board.

Tide Partnership is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this vacancy. Tide Partnership Ltd is a limited company registered in England & Wales (Registered Number: 12788363) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.